The Skeeter and the Weasels Coloring Book: A Grayscale Adult Coloring Book and Children's Storybook Featuring a Fun Story for Kids and Grown-Ups (Skyhook Coloring Storybooks) - Hardcover

SAMPLE Skeeter walked to the park and sat sadly on a bench. There were weasels behind the trees. There were weasels by the picnic tables. There were weasels around the playground. "There sure are a lot of weasels," said Skeeter. "Hold everything!" said a voice above him. "Did you say 'a lot of weasels'?" He looked up, and there on a tree branch was a lady rat in a pink trench coat and purple sunglasses.  "Yes," said Skeeter. "A lot of weasels. There sure are." "At last!" said the lady rat. "Someone else sees them, too!" She dropped onto the bench and took off her sunglasses. "Let me introduce myself. I'm Special Agent Ratilda from Rodential, the rodent mutual aid society. You've heard of us, no doubt." "Well, no, I can't say -- " began Skeeter. "Sure, you have. Our motto? 'Get a piece of the cheese.' Right now, I'm on a secret mission. Top secret. Can you keep a secret?" "Um, unless I forget and -- " "Sure, you can. I'm looking into an alarming rise in the number of weasels. They're everywhere. But I don't have to tell you, because you see them, too. So, what's your name, cat?" "I'm Skeeter," said Skeeter. "Skeeter," said Ratilda. "Pretty dumb name, but you're a cat, so it fits. So, Skeeter, how would you like to join me on this perilous and possibly fatal mission." "Oh, I don't think -- " "Sure, you would. Follow me, Deputy Special Agent Skeeter." Ratilda put on her sunglasses, jumped off the bench, and started off. "But I'm a cat!" called Skeeter. "Nobody's perfect!" called Ratilda. "Come on!" 

WHY CHOOSE THIS COLORING STORYBOOK? * Adapted from a children's picture book, with a story by award-winning children's author Aaron Shepard and 18 pages of art by children's illustrator Anne L. Watson.  * For stunning results, pictures are all in grayscale, but grayscale with a difference! Much of the gray has been removed to reduce the risk of muddiness and allow more natural flesh tones, while deepest blacks have been preserved to provide full contrast.  * Pictures are printed on one side of the paper only and framed with black for cleaner edges and dramatic presentation. * High-quality paper, pure white for maximum brightness, contrast, and color fidelity. With smooth, matte coating to reduce bleed and feathering and to consume less of your coloring media. Acid-free to last for generations without becoming yellow or brittle.  * Printed on a color press with a high-density line screen for superior detail and tonal depth, but using black ink alone on all coloring pictures to avoid tinting. * Blank lines right on the title page for colorist's signature and date. * Bonus picture page at the end for tests, experiments, or practice. * Thumbnails of original color illustrations on the back cover to serve as suggestions, examples, and inspiration. * Available in both paperback and hardcover, with no difference in paper. Choose between economy and ultimate durability -- or practice on the paperback before tackling the hardcover! * Pages may be freely copied for personal use. Practice on as many copies as you like before coloring in the book! * Colored pages may be freely shared. Show off your work, give as gifts, or even sell as pieces of original art. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// STORYBOOKS FROM SKYHOOK COLORING THE BAKER'S DOZEN COLORING BOOK. Art by Wendy Edelson, story by Aaron Shepard. A Dutch colonial legend tells the origin of the term "baker's dozen" and how Saint Nicholas taught a baker to be generous. THE SKEETER AND THE WEASELS COLORING BOOK. Art by Anne L. Watson, story by Aaron Shepard. Mild-mannered Skeeter the cat starts to notice there are a lot of weasels. THE QUACKLING COLORING BOOK. Art by Wendy Edelson, story by Aaron Shepard. In this charming folktale, a very small duck sets off to demand the money he loaned to the King. THE SEA KING'S DAUGHTER COLORING BOOK. Art by Gennady Spirin, story by Aaron Shepard. In this lovely Russian legend, a poor musician is invited to play in the Sea King's palace, where he's offered more than riches.